History of the American West
The history of the American West includes many threads that reach back into the earlier history of other lands and cultures; particularly Spain, Mexico, England, Ireland, France, Russia, China, and the indigenous peoples of pre-Hispanic California. This section of the website presents history notes that may be of interest to the traveler. Additional readings are also suggested for those interested in a more complete understanding of the relationship between the people, events and localities.
Native American Origins
The Apache Indian
The Beginnings in Spain
Spain and the Pueblo de Los Pecos
The Spanish Political Thread in California
Montalvo and Calafia - the Naming of California
The Mexican Political Thread in California
France and the Founding of St. Louis
The American Mountain Man
The Spanish Trail and the Chaguanosos
The California Missions
The Gavilan Peak Incident
Conquest of California
Battle of San Pasqual
The Donner Party
California Gold Rush
Chileans in California
The Barbary Coast
California Statehood
Slavery in California
The Chinese in California
California's Governors
Immigration
Personalities in the History of the American West
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